Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-261) and index
pt. 1. On to Richmond. 1861 : a people totally ignorant of war -- 1862 : a black shadow brooded over Richmond -- 1863 : it is all my fault -- 1864 : a dream of terror -- 1865 : darkness over the Confederacy -- pt. 2. The flames of Monday. Saturday, April 1 -- Sunday, April 2, Petersburg -- Sunday, April 2, Richmond: morning: afternoon: evening